Jean Laidler Kenser oral history transcription, 1998
Scope and Contents
Kenser, Jean Laidler, 1923-. Reminiscences of an enlisted rate, USMC (WR) during WWII. Includes youth in Providence, RI.; Work at Hospital Trust;joined MC in April 1943; Wanted to make a contribution and MC ad vertised as the best service; Assigned to recruiting office, Boston, Mass.; Attended USNTS (WR) Hunter College, for training; Attended NCO School, Camp Lejeune, N.C.; Graduated as Corpo ral and assigned to Headquarter Company, Women Reserve School as clerk/typist; Collateral duty as Drill Instructor; Recreation; Dating; Married a Marine in 1944; Discharged in May 1945; Impact of MC service on life; Changes WWII brought to women's lives; Member RI. Chapter of Association of Women Marines; Marine Corps service a positive experience and one of growth.
Dates
- Creation: 1998
Creator
- Kenser, Jean Laidler (Person)
- Naval War College (U.S.) (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
Access is open to all researchers, unless otherwise specified.
Extent
1 Volumes
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Subject
- United States. Marine Corps Women's Reserve (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Naval War College Archives Repository